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B. M. OOLLARD.

CIGAR CUTTER.

No. 319,456. Patented June 9, 1885.

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RICHARD M. COLLARD, OF NEW YORK, N. Y. ASSIGNOR TO LE ROY W'. FAIRGHILD, OF SAME PLACE.

ClGAR GUTTER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 819,4:56, dated Jl'une 9, 1885.

Application filed December 30, 1884.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Brennan M. COLLARD, of N ew York, in the county of New York and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Cigar-Gutters, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to that class of cigarcutters which are known as charms, designed to be worn attached to watch-chains; and the invention consists in a novel construction of the same, as hereinafter more fully described.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device, of the natural or full size. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal central section of the same, showingthe parts in a locked position, and Fig. 3 is a sirni lar view showing it unlocked. Figs. 4 and 5 are perspective views of parts detached,all except Fig. 1 being enlarged, to more clearly illustrate the construction and its mode of operation.

The object of my present invention is to pro duce a cutter or device for cutting the tips of cigars preparatory to smoking them, which shall not only be useful, but which shall be ornamental, and be so constructed as to serve as a puzzle, so that persons cannot operate it without first having a knowledge of how to manipulate it. In order to accomplish these results I construct it as shown in the accompanying drawings, in which A represents the body or case, which is preferably of an oval form in crosssection, and which has on its edge, near one end, a hole in which is secured a conical cup-shaped'rim, G, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, for holding the tip end of the cigar while it is being cut, this case A being open at bothends. I then construct a similar-shaped tubular case or piece, B, of such a size as to fit and slide freely within the case A, as shown, this part B being less than half the length of the case, A, and having its outer end closed, as shown. To one edge of this part B, I secure a stem or prolongation, Z, as shown more clearly in Fig. 5, and which is provided with a longitudinal slot, 10, which, in connection with a screw, h, inserted through the wall of the outer case, A, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, serves as astop to limit the movement of the part B. To the opposite edge of the part B, I secure (No model.)

the knife or cutter a, which is V'shapcd in cross-section, and has its front end sharpened and inclined or rounded oii on each side, as

sharp cut and avoid crushing the end of the cigar. This knife or is made of such a length, and is so arranged in relation to the other parts, that its point shall be just at the rear edge of the cup or holder Owhen the case is extended, asshown in Fig. 3,the'n1ove1nent of the part B being sufficient to carry the edge of the knife across the opening to the opposite side of the holder 0 when the partB is pressed inward, as shown in Fig. 2.

Centrally within the case A, I secureatransverse plate, D, which has secured to its rear face a pin, r, on which is placed looselyaspiral spring, m, the opposite end of which bears against the inside of the closed end of part B,

as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. To this plate D, II

also pivot a latch, n, the free end of which is beveled, and is provided with a hook or projection to engage with a pin or projection, 0, located within the part B, as shown in Fig. 2

This plate D, with its attachments, and which is shown detached in Fig. 4, is made of sucha width and form transversely that its opposite edges will fit and bear against the inner walls of the case A, but will leave a space at top and bottom for the knife a and the slide Zto pass between it and the case A, as shown clearly in Figs. 2 and 3. On its opposite face this plate D is provided with a small lug or projection, 0, in which a screw-hole is tapped, so that the stop-screw k may enter the same, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, thereby giving'to this screw h a much firmer support than it would have if held by the thin wall of the case A alone, the plate D either being soldered at its sides to the case A or being fitted therein so snugly as not to be easily moved or disas a pin arranged transversely in the part B at such a point that when the part Bis pressed inward to its full extent the book will engage over it and hold the parts closed.

In Fig. 5, which represents the part B detached, and as having its end removed, I have shown the stop 0 as consisting of an annular.

disk or ring secured tothe inner walls of the part B, and this is the form I prefer, because it supports the walls of the part B, which it is desired to make as thin and light as is consistent with the required strength, and prevents'thein from being compressed or indented, or otherwise pressed out of shape. It is obvious, however, that all that is required, so far as the operation of the latch is concerned, is that the part B shall be provided with any form of projection for the latch to engage with or lay hold of when the part B is pressed in- Ward.

The parts being thus constructed and put together, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, it will be seen that when the device isheld in a horizontal position with the latch n at the lower side, as represented in Fig. 2, and the part B is pressed inward, the latch 01. will ride over the projection 0, and, engaging therewith, will hold the case closed, as represented in Figs. 1 and 2, which is its normal condition, or that in which it is worn or carried. \Vhen thus closed, it will be seen that the knife a extends entirely across the opening or cup 0, and that, consequently, the point of the cigar cannot be inserted therein far enough to be operated upon. If while thus closed the device be handed to a person unfamiliar with its construction,he will be unable, without con siderable study and experiment, to unlock or open'it, especially as there is no spring-knob or projection on the exterior to indicate how it can be opened, such efforts, as a general rule, proving a failure unless by accident he happens to turn it over, and at the same time presses on its ends, in which case the hook will be released, and,dropping by gravity,the case will be extended when the pressure is released. Fven in that case, if he attempts to close it without inverting it he will find to his astonishment that it will not stay closed,as it was when handed to him, and thus it may be made the source of much amusement. The case is provided with a bail, L, pivoted at one end and preferably connected by an eye to a ring, T, as shown inFig. 2,by which it may be attached to a watch chain or cord. If preferred, however, a ring may be secured to the case A at any point along one edge, though I prefer the pivoted bail, as it enables the device to hang suspended in a vertical position and presents a neater appearance. When the case is made of gold or silver, or a combination of the precious metals, and suitably ornamented, the device forms a Very ornamental charm, and at the same time is a useful device and one capable of affording much amusement.

The operation of the device will be easily understood. If it be desired to cut a cigar, the device will be held in the position shown in Fig. 3, with the thumb pressing on one end and the finger on the opposite end, when, by a slight compression, the latch a will be released and fall by gravity, when the part B will be pressed outward, drawing the knife a back with it to the position shown in Fig. 3. The cigar then has its end inserted in the holder (hand the part B being pressed inward will shove the knife forward, cutting a small V-shaped notch in the tip end of the cigar. After this is done, it is turned over and the part B pressed inward, when the latch 11. will ride over and engage with the proj ection 0, thereby locking the case closed, in which position it will remain until released again, as above described.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is 1. The herein-described magic cigar-cutter, consistingofthespringeXtension-case AB,provided with the cigar-holder O and knife a, and having the gravitating latch a, constructed and arranged to operate in connection with the parts A B, substantially as shown and described. v

2. The combination, in a cigar-cutter,of the telescopic case A B and the plate D, having the gravity -hook a secured thereto and arranged to engage with the pin or projection 0, substantially as shown and described.

3. The combination, in a cigar-cutter, of the outer case, A, and the plate D, said plate being provided with the perforated projection e, for the reception and support of the stoppin or screw h, and having a space left be tween its upper edge and the case for the passage of the knife, and between its opposite edge and the case for the slide Z, substantially as shown and described.

RICHARD M. GOLLARD.

Witnesses:

HARRY P. FAIRCHILD, E. A. GARTHWAITE. 

